Jim Johnson of the Oakland Athletics stands on the pitchers mound next to John Jaso (5) and Josh Donaldson (20) after giving up a run against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California.

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jim Johnson sits on the bench after having been relieved from the mound during the 14th inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Miami. The Athletics beat the Marlins 7-6 in 14 innings.

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jim Johnson stands on the mound as manager Bob Melvin walks up during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

Oakland Athletics reliever Jim Johnson watches from the dugout after being pulled from the game during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in Oakland, Calif.